Climbing rose elf: photo and description, reviews

The best varieties and their characteristics

• Rose climbing iceberg. Received the title of one of the best varieties for its luxurious buds and unpretentious care. Abundant flowering. Its shoots are strong and flexible enough. Thanks to these features, it can be used not only as an upright plant, but also for hedges.
• Rumba. It is most often used to decorate various supports of low heights. On its stems, which can reach from one to three meters in length, pink flowers with golden tones are attached. Fairly frost-resistant, but if winters are mild. Otherwise, it needs shelter.
• Gold perfume. The 12 cm flowers give off a strong aroma with fruity notes. Flowering takes place smoothly due to the gradual opening of the buds. When some of them are already starting to fade, others slowly open up. Unfortunately, the level of frost resistance is low. Because of this, impressive pauses can be observed between flowering periods. When planning a planting site, you must take into account the fact that the buds are too sensitive to sunlight. They fade quickly, so it is better to choose an area where there is cool shade.
• Metanoia. Its large flowers are colored salmon orange. Unfortunately, it does not have high frost resistance, but at temperatures above minus 15 degrees Celsius it can exist. The most suitable climate is southern latitudes. Under such conditions, it will be possible to observe the luxurious flowering until the very end of autumn.
• Faya Lobby. It can be used to decorate various vertical structures. On 3-meter shoots, there are 9-centimeter flowers with a terry surface. Due to the large weight of foliage and flowers, the plant needs support. If it is not built, then it will simply break.
• Jardine. The flower is similar to a peony because of its pink color and shape. the fruity smell that this plant exudes cannot leave indifferent flora lovers. Due to the fact that there are practically no thorns on the stems, plant care is greatly simplified. They are often used to decorate gazebos, because it grows quite fast.
• Climbing Rose Elf. Possesses miniature delicate buds. They are painted with white paints with greenish notes. The smell is reminiscent of fruit. It is prized for its long flowering period and resistance to all diseases.

Gardeners' mistakes when covering climbing roses for the winter

You can't lay whips on bare ground
It is important that it is dry under cover. This is especially true during the period of winter thaws and early spring, when the frozen soil does not absorb melt water.
Lined with plastic wrap, roofing felt or other material that does not allow water to pass through, only aggravates the situation. In the spring, the rose just ends up in a puddle. Thick foam, corrugated slate sheets, wooden blocks, boards, spruce branches and even ordinary plastic bottles stacked in a row are ideal for the substrate.
Do not think that varieties designed for a 5-6 winter hardiness zone in the north-west or in central Russia will be able to overwinter on supports without losses. The covering material protects the plant from the wind, the effects of precipitation, but the temperature under it corresponds to the air temperature. Heat-loving roses, even wrapped in several layers of insulation, will not withstand frosts below -20 ° C in a "standing" position. The ideal shelter for roses is a thick layer of dry, fluffy snow. Coniferous spruce branches, laid on top of a bent bush, help snow retention. It is not recommended to use iron reinforcement, metal tanks and buckets, other materials that accumulate cold as a shelter.

Use roofing material and plastic wrap with caution. Under a non-breathing shelter, the plant vomits.

Description of the variety

Loosely spaced petals give the rose a sense of airiness and lightness. With the full disclosure of semi-double buds, the middle with many bright stamens is exposed, and the edges of the petals acquire a reddish tint. The flowers exude a mild aroma with a subtle sweetish-fruity tint. Leathery, glossy, dark foliage enhances the impression of the decorative appearance of orange-yellow buds. The bushes form three-meter-long plastic shoots, which are freely formed and easily fixed in a given direction.

The advantages of the variety:

• winters well;
• blooms for a long time and continuously;
• resists disease;
• does not suffer from prolonged rains;
• the color of the petals does not fade in the sun;
• tolerates drought;
• unpretentious to the composition of the soil;
• long shoots easily take the form of a support;
• suitable for bouquet cutting, does not fade in a vase for a long time.

Popular varieties

	1. Polka Description: flowers - light orange or coral in color, with wavy petals, up to 9 cm in diameter, are collected in a brush, but more often single; leaves are large, dark green; height - up to 3 meters; flowering - 2-5 times during the summer; refers to winter-hardy varieties; prefers sunny areas, but can grow in the shade; likes well-drained chernozem soils
	2. Handel Description: flowers - two-colored, cream-colored buds with pink edges, in the process of blooming, they change color depending on the weather, up to 14 cm in diameter; leaves are dark green; height - up to 400 cm; flowering - several times a year; loves partial shade; prefers fertile loose loamy soils; refers to fairly cold-resistant plants, but in winter it is advisable to shelter from northern winds
	3. Pierre de Ronsard (lat.Pierre de Ronsard) ‘)); (w || (w = [])) && w.push ({id: b, block: ’14502’});}) (window, document, "mtzBlocks"); Description: flowers - pale pink or cream, 8-9 cm each; leaves are tough, shiny, green; height - up to 3 meters; flowering period - from June to October; prefers sunny areas or partial shade; requires shelter for the winter; likes well loosened, sandy loam or loamy soils
	4. Flammentanz (lat. Flammentanz) Description: flowers - bright red, with a raspberry tint and yellow stamens, about 12 cm in diameter; leaves - large, dark green, shiny; height - up to 5 meters; flowering - in one wave, maybe in early summer or late spring; loves sunlight; prefers suspended soils; belongs to frost-resistant varieties
	5. Dortmund (lat.Dortmund) Description: flowers - the color of ripe cherry, with a white spot in the center and wavy petals, up to 12 cm in diameter; leaves are dark green, smooth; height - up to 250 cm; flowering - in 2 waves, the 1st time at the beginning of summer, the 2nd time begins after a short pause and lasts until the beginning of autumn; loves sunny areas; unpretentious soil composition; refers to cold-resistant varieties, but needs shelter in severe frosts
	6. Rosarium Uetersen (lat.Rosarium Uetersen) Description: flowers - pink, have a beautiful silvery shade and wavy petals; leaves are glossy, dark green; height - up to 3 meters; flowering - several times throughout the summer; loves sunlight; prefers fresh, fertile, loose soil; belongs to frost-resistant varieties
	7. Perennial Blue Description: flowers - lilac, semi-double, have yellow stamens and a white spot in the middle, 3-4 cm in diameter; leaves are shiny, small, green; height - 2.5-3.5 meters; flowering - abundant, continuous, begins in May and lasts until the first frost; loves sunny areas; prefers loose, fertile, moderately moist soils; requires shelter in winter
	8. Wartburg (lat. Wartburg) Description: flowers - light crimson, double, 1-2 cm in diameter, collected in inflorescences; leaves are bright green, small; height - up to 400 cm; flowering - lush, early, lasts 25-30 days; prefers sunny areas; very winter hardy, does not need shelter

Flower propagation

The rose is propagated in vegetative ways, the most popular of which are:

• Layers of the lower stem. Most common for climbing plants;
• By dividing the bush into parts, each of which must have 2 shoots;
• Cuttings that are cut from the bush after flowering. This method is used less often, it is more suitable for roses with small flowers.

In warm regions, reproduction is carried out in the fall after flowering, in cold regions, the procedure is transferred to spring. Reproduction by layering is carried out in the spring.

Reproduction by layering is the most convenient way to breed climbing roses.

What do we have to do:

1. Loosen the earth around the bush and dig a hole 15-20 cm deep;
2. The lateral shoot is tilted to the ground, its end is placed vertically in the hole and buried in earth;
3. The stem is tied with a wire to a peg so that it does not rise.

In summer, the cuttings are watered, for the winter they are covered with shrubs. By spring, the stem will take root and can be cut off from a mature bush.

Varieties of winter-hardy climbing roses that bloom all summer

Any gardener dreams of planting his favorite flowers that delight the eye with lush buds and tolerate cold weather well. The names and photos of varieties of climbing roses are of interest to many novice florists. We will list the most popular ones:

• Iceberg. Its name speaks for itself. The bushes have snow-white buds that bloom very profusely and delight those around them until the fall. A distinctive feature of the variety is considered to be repeated flowering, rapid growth, which makes it possible to form an arch or other figure in a short time. The plant is characterized by unpretentiousness, frost resistance, weak aroma.
• Lavinia ". This variety is loved by many gardeners. Cup-shaped flowers have a deep pink hue. The bushes are unpretentious in care, bloom 2-3 times per season, have a light nutmeg aroma. Such a climber can reach a height of 3 m. It has good immunity. Beautiful pink flowers will delight before the onset of frost.
• Polka. This variety can bloom up to five times over the summer. Differs in double apricot buds, sometimes cream, color. Places lit by the sun are suitable for him. This tall plant (3 m in height) is very resistant to disease. It is characterized by powerful sprawling shoots covered with thorns, emits a delicate aroma.
• Don Juan. The rose has large flowers with a rich red color. Well suited for decorating the walls of buildings, any vertical supports. This sun-loving plant can reach a height of 3.5 m. It can also bloom calmly in the shade. Fragrant "Don Juan" is suitable for creating bouquets, because it has a fresh look for a long time.
• Flamingant. Another climbing representative of the red color. Differs in large double multi-petal buds up to 8 cm in diameter. They are frost-resistant, with powerful roots and stems up to 3 m high. If the variety is well looked after, it can delight the owner with its buds for up to 20 years. It has a mild delicate aroma.
• Handel. The variety has a very interesting double color - crimson edges and a yellowish center. The rose is distinguished by very large flowers (up to 10 cm in diameter) and tall stems (up to 3.5 m).It blooms 2-3 times, is resistant to diseases, it is only afraid of ash and black spot.
• Bobby James. It is a very attractive variety, can trail up to a distance of 8 m. It has semi-double, white buds with a yellow center, similar to cherry blossoms. The flowers themselves reach 4.5 cm in diameter. The variety has a pronounced musky aroma, abundant flowering and almost no leaves. Each bud opens slowly over two weeks. The flowering bush has an incredibly luxurious look.
• Golden Perfume. Gardeners observe the swelling and opening of its buds for three weeks. The flowers are up to 10 cm in diameter. They have a strong aroma that spreads over long distances. The bright yellow color of the petals pleases those around until the very frost. The height of the stems can reach 3 m. It is characterized by rich, green, dense foliage.

Breeders have bred a lot of frost-resistant varieties of climbing roses. Some worth mentioning: Parade, Schwanensee, Casino, Ramblyn Racktor, Super Excelsa

You should also pay attention to the following varieties: Elf, Santana, Indigoletta, Laguna, Golden Gate, Sympathy

The best varieties

The entire range of Canadian roses is presented in two groups: climbing and park.

John Davis

These delightful, pale pink roses are clustered in cluster-like inflorescences of 10-15 flowers. The shrub has a spherical crown. They reach a height of up to 2.5 m.

John Franklin

The crown is 2 times smaller in diameter than the previous one. Kus grows up to one and a half meters in height, expands to a meter in width. The flowers are more like a carnation than a rose. Scarlet terry roses are edged with fringe. Both single specimens and inflorescences grow on the bush.

Morden Sunrise

it variety of park canadian compact rose... The meter by meter shrub blooms with large, golden honey-colored flowers with 8 petals, which not only look luxurious, but also have a delicate aroma. Roses tolerate winter well without shelter. They look amazing.

Prairie Joy

The bush is strewn with pink double flowers throughout the summer. Completely unpretentious to care. It is used to create hedges. First, pruning is done, as a result of which the rose takes the shape of a bush, then it is tied to a special frame. The variety has one drawback, it does not tolerate rainy weather.

Frontenac

The petals on the flowers change color from darker and brighter on the inside to a more pastel shade around the edges. The open double flowers are light crimson in color. The variety is winter-hardy, has good immunity to diseases, and how all canadian roses bloom long and magnificent.

Quadra

The variety has been on the market since 1994. His bush grows up to two meters high. The roses are carmine red and have terry petals. A pleasant delicate aroma hovers around the bush. The petals burn out in the sun. Having lost their brightness, they do not lose their attractiveness. They just change their "image" and become light red, as if with light gray hair.

Martin Frobisher

A great option for landscaping. This rose adorns flower beds in parks, is used as a hedge in recreation areas. Emitting an unsurpassed aroma, roses enliven and decorate any place. Light red lush flowers of 40 petals are mesmerizing. The plant is unpretentious, perfectly tolerates frosts and pleases visitors to parks and its owners with a long and lush flowering.

Henry Hudson

The Canadian park rose pleases the eye with white flowers with a delicate dusting of a reddish hue. The variety was bred in 1966. Easily . Resistant to cold and disease.

Jens Munch

This variety has the strongest roots and stems. The bush grows up to two meters in height. Flowers of a beautiful shape of pink hue, they smell fragrant.

Adelaide Hoodless

These very beautiful, meter-high double flowers can often be found in flower beds. Thanks to its long and lush bloom. The flowerbed looks fresh almost all summer. The bushes are neat and compact.When blooming, the buds are deep pink in color. Over time, they develop into gorgeous double red flowers.

Winnipeg parks

These park roses have a high frost resistance even in comparison with their Canadian counterparts. The bush is compact, up to half a meter high. That little bush is replete with semi-double crimson flowers. The leaves also have a pronounced reddish tint. Passing by this miniature flowering bush, you can smell the aroma with a slight vanilla note.

Prairi Celebration

The plant is not affected by diseases due to strong immunity. It is planted both in the shade and in the penumbra. The bush grows in almost any conditions. When flowering begins, non-double flowers of a bright pink hue appear, which flaunt on the bush all summer.

Hope of Humanity

It is considered one of the leaders in frost resistance among Canadian roses. Easily tolerates frosts at 40 degrees. Even if it is not covered for the winter. The recovery process in spring is fast. The bush is low and compact, in appearance it looks like a weakly spreading bouquet. Throughout the season, dark red double flowers, collected in inflorescences of five pieces, adorn the bush and fill the surrounding space with a delicate pleasant aroma.

Cuthbert Grant

This variety is especially popular among flower growers. It is used to decorate flower beds of continuous flowering. The rose grows a meter high. At the ends of the strong shoots, dark red velvet flowers flaunt.

Step by step care instructions

The rose loves to grow clean, so timely weeding is recommended. And it is better to mulch with any material that retains moisture, does not block the access of oxygen to the root system and does not allow weeds to grow (peat, sawdust, expanded clay, overripe grass).

Light. Rose is a very light-loving plant and climbing species are no exception. The place must be sunny (southwest, southeast, south).
The soil. The soil should be fertile, well loosened, with a small admixture of sand, humus, compost, clay, sod land, you can also add special soil for roses. The acidic and alkaline soil will lead to diseases of the rose of Lavinia.
Landing. Experienced gardeners recommend planting Lavinia in May-June. All kinds of root stimulants are applied in the spring. A seedling purchased in a container can be planted even in summer. When planting a climbing rose in the summer, it is necessary to moisten the hole well with water immediately before planting. It is better to plant a bush without an old earthen coma in the spring, so that there is time to take root in a new place before the onset of autumn
To begin with, we dig a hole of 60-60 cm, pour a feed mixture of humus peat and a little sand on the bottom.
Further, the seedling needs to shorten the branches, up to about 20 cm in length, roots up to 30 cm.
Next, we immerse the seedling in a pit with feeding. Pay attention to the roots, a healthy white root system, brown roots (dead) are recommended to be cut off.

Now sprinkle on top with a good fertile mixture, seal so that there are no voids.
Water the seedling abundantly.
After the earth is absorbed, it is necessary to fill up the earth.
Deepening the root collar of climbing roses will give additional roots. After 20 days after planting, you need to carefully shake off the soil from the bush.

Temperature
The optimum rooting temperature is + 23 + 25 degrees during the day, +18 at night.

Watering. Watering the seedling immediately after planting is necessary once every 7-10 days with a bucket of water. The rose does not tolerate stagnation of water, the roots immediately begin to rot. In hot and dry weather, rosebushes should be watered once every five days.
Top dressing. With the appearance of young leaves, you can feed the beauty before flowering with nitrogen. In the first year after planting, you should not feed.And on the second, you can start fertilizing with liquid organic mixtures (mullein, overripe manure, compost) or complex mineral fertilizers. Many gardeners replace mineral supplements with ash. If the land is poor in nutrients, it is worth feeding about every 10 days. It is also not recommended to feed the rose before wintering, except when the rose turns black, in autumn, in especially rainy weather, you need to treat it with iron sulfate (we dilute a 3% solution with 300 grams per bucket).

Pruning. Pruning is an integral part of caring for any rose. Sanitary pruning involves removing dried, diseased shoots. You need to cut at a slight angle, with a sharp pruner or knife, with a quick movement until a healthy kidney.
Decorative pruning helps to cultivate the rose. Lavinia blooms only on last year's shoots, so they cannot be cut off.
Late pruning allows the plant to obtain more nutrients during the winter (dormant period)

The bush is overgrown with wild shoots, below the level of the grafting site, such shoots must be TURNED off with your hands.

Important! After the Lavinia rose has bloomed, wait until a rose-like berry appears in place of the buds. This is an indicator of a sufficient amount of sucrose in the vine for normal development during the wintering period.

Garter

Dig a wooden stake into the ground next to the plant and secure the whip. You can use ropes, wires, or special clips.
Transfer. It is advisable to transplant in the spring with an old earthen clod on the roots. The optimal time is autumn or early October. When transplanting, the shoots must be shortened by half.
Wintering. It is very important to properly prepare the rose for winter, since some of the young shoots freeze, especially if the bush is high. With the onset of frost of -5-7 degrees, we remove all the garters from the supports and carefully lay the bush on the ground, you can first insulate the place of the bed with straw or peat.
So that the bush does not rise, it must be carefully secured with wires or wooden stags.
Next, cover the rose with spruce branches or agrofibre. It is very important that the rose under cover is getting enough oxygen.
With the onset of steady heat, the rose is returned to its original place.